Lagatar24 desk
New Delhi, Oct 31: On the occasion of National Unity Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ‘Ek Bharat’ meant equal opportunities for all including women, Dalits, deprived section of people, tribal and forest dwellers.
“Sabka Prayas is even more relevant in the Amrit Kaal of Independence. This ‘Azadi ka Amrit Kaal’ is of unprecedented growth, achieving difficult goals and building the India of Sardar Saheb’s dreams”, said Modi while addressing the nation.
He also said that Sardar Patel is not just a historical figure but lives in the heart of every countryman and people who are taking his message of unity forward are the true symbol of an unfractured feeling of unity.
Referring to the strengthening of India’s democratic traditions by the emotion of One India, the Prime Minister called for a collective effort from every citizens in the direction of achieving the goals of the country. The Prime Minister emphasized that Patel wanted a strong, inclusive, sensitive and alert India. An India that has humility as well as development.
“Inspired by Sardar Patel, India is becoming fully capable of meeting external and internal challenges, added PM Modi.
Notably, the occasion of National Unity Day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of India’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.